Average Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers Salary in Southampton UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South East region · Updated October 2025
How Southampton UA compares
In practical terms, a air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers in the South East earned a median of £45,436 during 2025, which works out to 10.4% above the UK-wide median of £41,166. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average, so a salary of £45,436 has an effective purchasing power closer to £44,027. To put this alongside local pay more broadly: the average across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878, so air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairerss sit 34.1% more that benchmark.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South East index: 103.2, UK=100), a salary of £45,436 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £44,027 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South East is 3.2% above the UK average.
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Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers salary in areas near Southampton UA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers salary in Southampton UA?
The median air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers salary in the South East (which includes Southampton UA) is £45,436 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers pay in Southampton UA compare to the UK average?
Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers in the South East earn 10.4% above the national median of £41,166. This makes the South East one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers a well-paid job in Southampton UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Southampton UA is £33,878. Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers in the South East earn £45,436, which is 34.1% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairerss cover the South East region. The all-jobs average is specific to Southampton UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.